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X3 Indoor Rio Maior

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Quinta do Sanguinhal - Zona Industrial de Rio Maior, lotes 173-175
2040-357, Rio Maior

Rio Maior

Este espaço conta com quatro campos cobertos e um bar.

Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros

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Casais Monizes
2040-015, Alcobertas

Rio Maior

If one did not know the Aire and Candeeiros Hills, one could believe that their elevations at 577 and 613 metres, respectively, meant nothing extraordinary in terms of landscape. Nonetheless, this massif that spreads between Ourém, to the north, and Rio Maior, to the south, is a true kingdom of stone (calcareous) that totally stands out from the green farmlands that crouch around them. The Natural Park of the Aire and Candeeiros Hills comprises the parishes of Alcanena, Porto de Mós, Rio Maior, Santarém, Torres Novas and Vila Nova de Ourém. It includes, besides these two hills, the Mendiga Hill, …

Museu Rural e Etnográfico de São João da Ribeira

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Largo Padre Francisco Saramago, 1
2040-460, São João da Ribeira

Rio Maior

Located in an old mill, this museum is open to the public since 1993 and intends to make known the utensils, clothes and everything that has been characteristic of the rural heritage of this region.

Ecomuseu Salinas de Rio Maior

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Fonte da Bica
2040-091, Rio Maior

Rio Maior

O Ecomuseu das Salinas de Rio Maior situa-se a cerca de 3 km do centro da cidade e encaixa-se num vale no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, em pleno Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros. Classificadas como Imóvel de Interesse Público desde Dezembro de 1997, estas salinas são as únicas Salinas de interior existentes em Portugal. A primeira referência à sua existência data de 1177, mas pensa-se que o aproveitamento do sal-gema já seria feito desde a Pré-história. Rodeadas de vinhas e terras de cultivo são consideradas como uma maravilha da natureza, uma vez que o mar fica …

Azambujeira

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Azambujeira
2040, Azambujeira

Rio Maior

The area's main feature is the wide valley where salt is produced. The Mother Church of Our Lady of Rosário, the pillory, the old town hall, currently the Regional Museum of Azambujeira, and the chafariz (fountain) bridge, with only on stone arch, from the reign of Dona Maria, stand out. The local craftswork includes ceramics and wooden works.

Alcobertas

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Alcobertas
2040, Alcobertas

Rio Maior

Located on a valley by the Candeiros Mountain, it is crossed by a brook that starts at the picturesque Olhos de Água place. It has lovely natural caves and rooms with stalactites and vestiges of bones. The architectural heritage includes a megalithic dolmen (Public Interest Cosntruction) by the church, where there is a 15th century sculpture and the vestiges of the roman occupation in the ruins o a communal oven. The craftswork includes lintel baskets and more.

Salinas da Fonte da Bica

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Estrada das Salinas
2040, Marinhas do Sal

Rio Maior

Fonte da Bica saline ponds are the only Natural ones in Portugal. They are located 30 Km. from the sea and have 40 tanks from which the salt is extracted from 10 metres depth. Between May and September the collection is done after the water being cached (which has about 200 to 300 grams of salt) and evaporated after 7 days.

Casa Senhorial d'El-Rei Dom Miguel

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Rua David Manuel da Fonseca
2040-249, Rio Maior

Rio Maior

The name of this manor house is justified with the fact that Don Miguel have stayed here before the battle of Almoster. In this manor are the ceilings painted with real weapons, the oratory chapel with Baroque facade and porch of the House. The ground floor was occupied by services and on top was the residence.

Igreja da Misericórdia de Rio Maior

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Rua Serpa Pinto, 115
2040-249, Rio Maior

Rio Maior

Architecture of religious character, composed of vaulted chancel and nave, this consisting of two side altars. The sacristy preserves a Baroque toilet. Another highlight is the font from the Chiesa Madre (mother church), and that is stored in a chapel under the Tribune, on the side where is the capela do Senhor dos Passos.

Villa Romana de Rio Maior

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Parque do Rio, 2040
2040, Rio Maior

Rio Maior

The Roman villa of Rio Maior was discovered in 1983. The excavations, started in 1995, allowed the collection of significant booty. Found a set of various mosaic panels which, by their chromatic range and drawing are attributable to the 21st century. II\/III century AD.

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